Current Affairs
DECEMBER 2014
She got dumped 5 days before her wedding. Her response is perfection.
The 26 most wonderful news stories of 2014.
She had a gun in her handbag. And her 2-year-old son reached in to play with it.
These are the most-complained about ads of 2014.
Leelah took her own life after her parents refused to accept that she wasn't a boy.
The voice of your 90s childhood has just passed away.
A recovery mission is now underway for the victims of the AirAsia plane crash.
Wednesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Oh no Play-doh you DID NOT.
The Rolling Stone rape story that's being used as a weapon.
The 5 biggest wins for women's rights in 2014.
Tuesday afternoon's news in 5 minutes.
She was tortured by police for breastfeeding her child.
He Googled potions that would poison his unborn baby. And then he gave his girlfriend a strange drink.
Tuesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Why do we care whether 'John' Jolie-Pitt is a boy or a girl?
For everyone who is feeling scared about getting on a plane today.
UPDATE: "The aircraft maybe should not have been in that area at that time."
NEWS: A carseat warning for parents after a baby boy loses his life.
Monday's news in under 5 minutes.
Sunday's news in less than 5 minutes.
Saturday's news in less than 5 minutes.
The BBQ guide: 12 tips to dealing with a climate change denier.
It is their dedication that we are thankful for this Christmas.
Op shops lose millions of dollars disposing of unusable donations.
Wednesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Wednesday's news in under 5 minutes.
This 11-year old has had her roadside stall shut down for selling 'illicit' products.
Today, Tori Johnson's friends celebrated his "love, generosity and life."
Remembering Katrina Dawson: "Mummy is in heaven. And heaven is in my heart."
No, this isn't "freedom of speech". It's hate speech.
We hope that one day no-one will think there's anything unusual about this child model.
Tuesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
The world pays tribute to music legend Joe Cocker.
Today, we'll remember two ordinary Australian heroes.
Now THIS is a wedding proposal video we can get excited about.
Tuesday's news in under 5 minutes.
OPINION: "Minister, if that's your best effort, then you need to resign."
Monday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
The 4 highlights from Jacqui Lambie's most out-there interview yet.
This Sydney bride did a beautiful thing on her wedding day.
Finally, some good news for these young asylum seekers.
Something beautiful: Santa did a wonderful thing to make one little girl's Christmas.
Monday's news in under 5 minutes.
This 15-year old was kidnapped for 9 months. The details of her imprisonment are too graphic to be released.
UPDATE: Father and two sons found alive and well.
Everything you need to know about who kept and lost their jobs in the Government today.
Jetstar staffer blasts complaining travellers. Internet loves it.
Sunday's news in less than 5 minutes.
UPDATE: Mother arrested for murder of 8 children in Cairns.
The powerful way women are honouring Katrina Dawson's memory.
Saturday's news in less than 5 minutes.
Meet the cheeky nannas who have bared all for charity
Friday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Tori Johnson's partner on the man he loved for 14 years.
Yes, babies crying on planes are annoying. But what these women did about it was way, way worse.
Friday's news in under 5 minutes.
The best doctor's certificate you'll ever read.
He watched the Sydney siege unfold, not knowing his mother and sister were inside.
Thursday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
These cringe-worthy, sexist Christmas sweaters are just terrible.
"Tori was just the most caring, kind, gentle person."
In their own words: The details of the brave escape from the Lindt cafe.
Stephen Collins admits ”I did something terribly wrong”.
Pakistan massacre: "I saw death so close and I will never forget the black boots approaching".
Thursday's news in under 5 minutes.
In pictures: The city of Sydney's heart is beating again.
A funny thing has happened to Melissa Doyle.
The most Googled question of 2014 remains unanswered.
Katrina Dawson's family remember her at Martin Place today.
Social media played a huge role in the Sydney siege. But not necessarily a positive one.
The country mourns Sydney siege victim Tori Johnson.
“I have never felt such relief as when I turned that corner and saw police waiting."
"Guys, I love each and every one of you," she wrote as she waited to learn her fate.
Elly Chen had been working at the cafe for only 6 days.
At least 141 people killed in Taliban siege in Pakistan.
This 17-year old owns his own BMW, an apartment in Manhattan and is worth $72 million. Or is he?
Hostage Harriette Denny returned to Martin Place today. This is her story.
The courts see violence against women as trivial. That's why Man Haron Monis was free.
"There are two little girls and a boy in Sydney, who I wish I could hold tonight."
In their own words: What happened inside Martin Place's Lindt chocolate shop.
Sunrise host Nat Barr breaks down in tears on air. Shows how we all feel right now.
These are the brave hostages of the Sydney siege.
This is the man behind the Sydney siege.
Sydney Siege: The tragic details of what happened overnight.
Tuesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Tuesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Explain to me: Is the state of the budget really that bad?
The newspaper front page we can't quite believe is real.
Monday's news in under 5 minutes.
To the frightened strangers inside Sydney’s Lindt Cafe.
She was nominated for best actress. So why was her paycheck the worst?
A three-year old boy has been heard crying as his father allegedly murdered his mum.
Man proposes. It goes wrong. Like, house-destroying wrong.
Sunday's news in under 5 minutes.
UPDATE: Newborn baby taken from Canberra home has been found safe.
Measles outbreak feared in WA, with hundreds potentially exposed.
Why you should never, ever, ever share antibiotics.
Shocking: The one thing 80% of Australian suicide patients have in common.
The chances are you've been fooled by retailers' evil weapon of mass deception.
Friday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
Commentators have asked: Is she mentally ill? Or is she protesting?
"It's time to stop this man from bullying all working women."
The baby contracted Legionnaires disease after being born at home.
Beaten until her face was unrecognisable. But Dawn Marmoy is speaking out.
Friday's news in under 5 minutes.
Her most private, intimate moments violated by a man living in her own home.
The most powerful person in Australian politics isn't a politician.
TIME's Person of the Year is actually a whole lot of people.
Happy news for Keira Knightley.
'Kalynda was shackled, had her hair cut off and thought she was going to be shot.'
The beautiful reason that this Cinderella impersonator is completely bald.
An Australian was allegedly tortured for five-and-a-half years. Our government did nothing.
She was the victim of unthinkable domestic violence. But when she pulled out a gun, she was the one charged.
Malala's speech will once again knock your socks off.
Hold your children close and think of one little boy.
Unbelievable: The details of Islamic State's official 'Guidelines to Rape'.
Wednesday afternoon's news in under 5 minutes.
BREAKING: Tragic development in the search for 2-year-old Sam Trott.
Sleep deprivation, torture, sexual threats. If you thought these CIA methods were in the past, think again.
The Australian town where anti-abortion protesters are pushing women to self-harm.
11 ordinary women in their underwear.
Tragedy unfolds at school Carols by Candlelight event in Ipswich.
Nanny admits to torturing a toddler who refused to eat.
Wednesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Explain to me: "What is Uber and is it actually safe to use?"
The last thing this mother expected when she saw the ultrasound images of her baby.
'I ran away from the ashram after I was sexually assaulted with a gun.'
Tuesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Acquitted: Man accused of murdering his wife on their "dream" honeymoon.
Stella Young has passed away at age 32.
On the first day of Christmas she sold her breast milk to fund her gifts.
This bar thinks the criminal act of drugging a woman is comedy gold.
These are countries women should, and shouldn't, live in.
The 6 types of parents who visit Santa's photo booth.
Is this really the safest way to deliver your baby?
Is he naughty or nice? A call to ban kids sitting on Santa’s knee.
"Children are a lifestyle choice. So why should I pay for yours?"
Baby boy in a critical condition after being hit by a forklift.
Teen tennis star says she ‘deserved’ to be hit by her father for losing match.
The masturbation tissues the world probably didn't need.
Sunday's news in under 5 minutes.
Tony Abbott backs down on his Paid Parental Leave Scheme.
UPDATE: Ice-trafficking accused Kalynda Davis is a police officer's daughter.
VIDEO: A moving tribute to The Year That Was 2014.
Happy news today for Senator Penny Wong.
Saturday's news in less than five minutes.
The dumbest questions Australians ask while overseas.
What it's really like being a shopping centre Santa.
The wombs that brought these two women into the world, also delivered their children.
Explain to me: What just happened to Australia's immigration laws?
"If you don't come out I'm going to kill you," he screamed at her.
The 10 emotional stages of shopping at a store that's just opened.
Friday's news in under 5 minutes.
A tragic ending after a mother and four-day old go missing from a maternity ward.
The prank he played on his wife isn't harmless. It's disgusting and deeply cruel.
This afternoon's news in under 2 minutes.
The Christmas present that "makes a game of" killing women has been banned by these stores.
Thursday's news in under 5 minutes.
"They've pissed me off, they've both gone crazy, I'm going to throw [the baby] into a wall soon.”
North Korea so lonely. Launches cutting edge tourism website.
Navy personnel have opened up about seeing asylum seekers die at sea.
The full text of Michael Clarke's beautiful tribute to his friend Phillip Hughes.
The families of two girls switched at birth are suing for millions.
This is parenting done right. See this mother's amazing reaction to her trans son.
Today, the world's eyes are on one tiny NSW town, remembering one remarkable young man.
Wednesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Students saved from $100,000 degrees as Parliament votes down education reform.
Jeremy. Is that you? We have some news....
Reports: A 9 y/o Sydney girl has left the country to become a child bride.
What's just happened to Simba and Bambi is seriously disturbing.
Did she fall or was she pushed: What really happened the night Warriena Wright died.
This is what a bully looks like.
Developments in the appeal of child sex offender, Rolf Harris.
Your afternoon news update is here. And it will only take 2 minutes to read.
Two girls are attacked on a packed bus. No one helped them.
Many women drive trucks, while men push prams. Toy companies haven't caught up.
Tuesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Your afternoon news wrap-up is here. And it will only take 2 minutes to read.
Tugce Albayrak stood up to bullies and lost her life. Now she's a national hero.
New developments in the case of the baby found on a beach.
Why 2 heavily pregnant women refused to get off a hot bus in Darwin.
Monday's news in under 5 minutes.
Boy missing for 4 years found alive hidden behind fake wall.
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